Answer Me This: Why Are This Year’s Runoffs So Important?

Texas Monthly 5/17 5:55A Texas Monthly

Runoffs are not as sexy as general elections, but that doesn t mean they re not consequential. Who will control the state House? Who is steering legislative priorities? In the second episode of Answer...

My Outfits from Rosemary Beach

Brighton the Day 5/17 5:53A megan hopkins

We re back from Rosemary Beach! It was an awesome week with the family. Even though we ended up with a couple of rainy days, we had so much fun. Already itching to go back. We ve been visiting 30a since I was a kid. It s changed sooo much since...

Why Did Greg Abbott Pardon a Racist Murderer?

Texas Monthly 5/17 5:46A Christopher Hooks

Before we get to the substance of what happened on Thursday, when Governor Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry for murder, it s important to be specific and clear about what happened to Perry on the...

A BBQ Reality Show Contestant Sets Up Shop Just Outside Waco

Texas Monthly 5/17 4:00A Daniel Vaughn

The first time Joey Victorian really noticed anything about Mart, it was a for sale sign on one of its historic downtown buildings. He was driving from his home in northwest Houston into Waco to visit...

Meanwhile, in Texas: What’s With All This Monkey Business at the Fort Worth Zoo?

Texas Monthly 5/17 4:00A Meher Yeda

The Fort Worth Zoo welcomed the first baby mandrill a female named Ruby born there in more than three decades. A mother and daughter from Conroe were arrested during an undercover sting operation...

JUST IN: 2023-2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presents $1,250,000 Check To Dallas Symphony...

My Sweet Charity 5/16 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

In her final hours as president of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League , Nancy Labadie was chock full of surprises, to the delight of many yesterday at Royal Oaks Country for the DSOL Spring Tea....

Two Beloved San Antonio Bookstores Have Closed. Who’s to Blame?

Texas Monthly 5/16 8:13A Bekah McNeel

For most of the past half century, avid readers in San Antonio have been able to find Bob Kellel somewhere in the brightly colored warren of slightly tilted shelves in Antiquarian Book Mart, on...

Moving with Pets: Advice for Keeping Your Furry Friends Safe and Comfortable

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 3:00A Hannah Pittman

Moving to a new home can be an exciting but stressful experience for both humans and pets. As a responsible pet owner, it's important to take extra precautions to ensure the safety and comfort of your...

How Weather Affects Your Roof and What You Can Do About It

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 5/16 3:00A Hannah Pittman

Weather conditions can have a significant impact on the health and longevity of your roof. From scorching heat to heavy rain and snow, your roof is constantly exposed to the elements. Understanding...

A Houston Breakdancer Shoots for Olympic Glory

Texas Monthly 5/16 5:46A Dvora Meyers

When Jeffrey Louis heard that breakdancing or breaking, as it is often called by its practitioners was making its debut at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he emailed the...

Don’t Overlook This Magical Trio of Tiny Towns in Northeast Texas

Texas Monthly 5/16 5:00A Dina Gachman

With its rusted metal roof and mismatched wood exterior, the cabin that houses the Blade Bar, a knife shop in Ben Wheeler, in northeast Texas s Van Zandt County, looks like an exhibit you might...

This Magic Countertop Box Effortlessly Smokes Meat. But Is It Barbecue?

Texas Monthly 5/16 4:00A Sal Vaglica

It s surprising how quickly dinnertime rolls around when you know pulled pork sandwiches are on the menu. I was in charge of cooking for my family of three and decided it was the perfect opportunity...

How a Tomball Native Created a Line of Popular Bespoke Fishing Rods

Texas Monthly 5/16 4:00A Paul L. Underwood

As a child growing up in the small town of Tomball, about 35 miles northwest of Houston, Trey Kistler loved fishing so much that he would illicitly cast for bass in private ponds in his suburban...

JUST IN: Children’s And UTSW Medical Center Announce Pogue Family’s $100M Gift For New Pediatric...

My Sweet Charity 5/15 10:15A Glenn Hunter

Publicly announced, philanthropic gifts of $100 million are rare in North Texas. But when they do come along, UT Southwestern Medical Center is often involved on the receiving end. It happened again...

Lyric Stage Announces Winners - 15th Annual Schmidt and Jones Awards - High School Musical Theatre

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 5/15 4:12A Elizabeth Lenart

Lyric Stage presented the 15 th  Annual Schmidt & Jones Awards on May 7 at the Moody Performance Hall. The theatre company also gave the Ashley Newman-Schneider Scholarship  to the best stage manager....